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Grand Teton National Park was established in 1929; Jackson Hole National Monument was created in 1943. The two units were combined to become the present Grand Teton National Park in 1950. The park is 45 miles in length from north to south, 26 miles maximum width. Grand Teton is famous for spectacular mountain scenery and wildlife. Park boundaries include approximately 310,000 acres, 485 square miles.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway was established in 1972 to commemorate the philanthropic activities of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his generous donations of lands to the National Park System. The parkway connecting Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks contains 23,700 acres. The Parkway is managed as a recreation area under the administration of Grand Teton National Park.

FACILITIESThere are three entrance stations located at Granite Canyon, Moose, and Moran Junction.

There are four visitor centers - the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose, open spring, summer and fall; and three visitor centers open during the summer only - the Colter Bay Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Visitor Center and the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center.

22 species of rodents
17 species of carnivores (black and grizzly bears)
6 species of hoofed mammals
3 species of rabbits/hares
6 species of bats
4 species of reptiles (none venomous)
6 species of amphibians
16 species of fish
300+ species of birds
Numerous invertebrates (no venomous spiders)

Flora
7 species of coniferous trees
900+ species of flowering plants

Human History
Human history in the park includes the activities of Paleo-Indian, American Indians, fur trappers, homesteaders, ranchers and farmers, conservationists and recreationists.